I was heading to Salem in October, and didn't want to risk trying to find food without a reservation, but as expected many places don't take reservations in October because the influx of people, but Antique Table did! When we arrived the place was nearly empty, which come to find out places aren't as busy on a Monday. There was one other table finishing up in the main dinning area, and one other group arrived at the same time we did. We were greeted and sat quickly, but that's where the speed of things kinda came to a slow down. I'll start with some of the positives - our waitress was really nice and she had a helper who also was nothing but polite and friendly. The decor is really cool! There was no one in the entire back room of the restaurant, so I went and took a peak back there on the way to the bathroom and it had old cameras, typewriters, cool pieces of art, the main room also have some great scales of justice, and other fun features. They also had all the Halloween decor, if anyone needed to use the restroom we were told to go towards the large mirror, and I would always add on to my friends "with the creepy doll on it". After about 2 to 3 minutes my entire party had and water was brought to the table and served in plastic cups. Which at a place with white table clothes felt a little strange. At some point after our waitress returned to take drink orders and an appetizer of the calamari. She then asked "have I offered you all any bread yet" we said no, but we would love bread. She said "okay it will be $3" and walked away. We all kinda looked at each other confused, because the phrasing seemed like it was complementary bread but we were really hungry at this point and the bread ended up being really good - but it was a small portion for $3. I think 6 thinner slices in total. We waited a while before she returned for our food order. The menu has what you expect from an Italian places but also has a large section of Mexican dishes, which feels mismatched, it wasn't fusion style it was just Italian and Mexican separately, it just feels really disjointed. I went with the bolognese and one of my friends decided to order the tacos because it felt so silly to do in an Italian spot (and who doesn't like tacos generally). The calamari came out at some point after the bread, but we finished the bread, the calamari, and all our waters at a causal pace after that. We were sitting for a while before anyone came back to the room where we were seated. At this point there were maybe 3 or 4 tables sat in our room and possible one other couple up towards the front area. As many of us were out of water, I headed up towards the bar area or host stand to see if I could find someone. I ran into the guy who was assisting with our table and asked if we could get some more water - which happened promptly. About 5 to 10 minutes after that our waitress returned with even more water and told us food would be out soon. The food arrived maybe 10 minutes after that, so it had been a while since we ordered. The bolognese was fine, the pasta wasn't overcooked, the sauce lacked some depth and the meat was a little firmer than anticipated but overall it was still okay. They did offer some Parmesan cheese to be added to any of the pastas or tacos. The total for 5 people, with no alcohol, one soda, one order of calamari, the $3 bread, and the already added gratuity (which they did mention was already added in at 20% and it was also stated on the bill) ended up being $208. Overall, the food was fine, nothing to make a special trip for. Service was friendly, but very slow. The vibes were a little mismatched - Mexican food with Italian food and plastic cups with white table clothes. Overall, it's a fine experience if you are needing a reservation. read more

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"What is happening" is all my friend and I could say during our night. We came here years ago and remember having a good experience, however, it is definitely new ownership and a new menu now. Bring some hand warmers because the dining room has no heat. The staff give off a weird vibe & it's one of those places where once you get your overpriced bar food you will be forgotten To top it off they did have live music that may have blew out my ear drums & sounded like you just dropped acid. read more

We ordered delivery on Wednesday night. Two dishes before the delivery fee were almost $60! Hubs got the veal piccata and said it was very good. I ordered the Cabanara and was charged to add shrimp. This was astoundingly disappointing! I found a measly three, maybe four, overcooked shrimp; the sauce lacked flavor, carbonara, or alfredo sauce, as the menu suggests. I had to add a ton of salt, black pepper, and my own grated parmesan cheese to make it remotely palatable. Picture for reference. Typically, dining in I would alert staff right away. I tried messaging them on FB, and they have yet to respond. Unfortunately, I do not foresee us using them anytime soon. read more

Antique Table - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Antique Table Lynn Review Nestled at 2 Essex St, Lynn, MA, Antique Table Lynn is your cozy gateway to classic Italian pasta heaven! Stepping inside feels like visiting your grandparents' home, complete with nostalgic wall pictures For appetizers, we indulged in the Calamari Fritti ($17.95): Crispy fried calamari with hot cherry peppers in a spicy house marinara sauce. The freshness and size of the calamari were spot-on, earning a solid 9/10. Next up, the Eggplant Rollatine($16.95), stuffed with ricotta, topped with provolone cheese, basil, and marinara sauce. A cheesy delight for eggplant aficionados, also a 9/10. Entrees were a treat, starting with the Gnocchi Basilico ($17.95): Potato gnocchi with sautéed garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Possibly the fluffiest gnocchi outside of mom's kitchen - another 9/10. ‍ The Chicken Miguel ($23.95): Panko crusted chicken over potato gnocchi in a creamy Marsala sauce. Perfectly cooked chicken paired with a divine sauce scored yet another 9/10. As an Italian with high pasta standards, I'm thrilled to say Antique Table in Lynn delivers some of the cheesiest eggplant rollatine and fluffiest gnocchi in the North Shore. If you're a local or just passing through, don't miss out on this gem! Ratings: Food: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Affordability: 7/10 read more

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Visiting for Halloween or local? Do yourself a favor and STAY AWAY. The food was horrible, and the environment was HORRENDOUS. The owner REFUSED to refund my $600 deposit for my rehearsal dinner -- every penny lining her greedy pockets instead of going to the hardworking staff. Enjoy it while you can, because the Department of Health will be seeing you next week -- and that's exactly where my money will be going.... and then some! :) read more

Antique Table - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The Bolognese was absolutely fire--rich, savory, and full of flavor. Perfectly cooked pasta with a sauce that hit all the right notes. But what really blew me away was the service--I accidentally left my hat there and came back two weeks later, and they still had it waiting for me. Super impressed. Great food, even better people. read more

Emma was such a great server. She was so nice and did such an amazing job. The food was honestly amazing. I came to celebrate my best friends birthday and this was such an amazing dinner. The drinks were great as well. You can't go wrong with this place at all read more

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My husband stopped off here for a late snack and just ordered some dessert and coffee. While we were waiting the waitress, Salva, brought us some delicious bread and olive oil. She was so sweet and attentive even though we didn't order any regular food. Definitely will go back the next time we're in the area and try out some of their other dishes. read more

We haven't been to Antique Table in a couple of years. We always enjoyed sitting outside and people watching. We went there tonight and had a delicious meal and great service. Our waiter was William (but not pronounced the English way) and he was friendly and attentive. We ordered the Caesar salad which was delicious...the dressing was great. We ordered the Antique Haddock and Veal Miquel. Both were exceptional! My only issue was that the outdoor area used to be so lovely and now it looks run down. There is so much foot traffic that a beautiful outdoor area would certainly attract more customers. And maybe put a menu out back for people walking by to view. We'll be back though food and service was that good! read more

Everything...the worse food, the Focaccia bread was laughable, seriously laughable. It was a piece of white bread, one slice, cut into 6 slices with butter and inedible ends that just broke off. The caprese salad was awful, the cheese, everything horrible. Our dinner took over 30 minutes to arrive at the table. Lukewarm, tasteless, hardly any sauce. I have made better at home. Huge disappointment, I want my money back $60 dollars. They gave us water in plastic cups, no one ever came to pick up our salad plates. I want my calories back. One of the worse meals I have ever had. read more

We recently had a family celebration at Antique Table, Salem. It was wonderful. If I could give 10 , I would. Food - excellent, ambiance - wonderful, service - beyond compare! Thank you for making our celebration even better. Anne M read more

Antique Table, Salem location.Was looking forward to trying this place, but I couldn't possibly have been more disappointed. The service was impossibly slow even though the restaurant was far from full. Customers who were seated after us got their drinks before us, before the same waitress even approached our party of two. After a long wait, our drinks arrived and were some of the worst that I have ever tried! My Dirty Martini was served with chunks of ice floating in it, and not an olive in sight. I had to leave the table to hunt down our server to"order" some olives and request water and bread, which had been served to the surrounding tables. Ridiculous! Once our food arrived, 35 minutes later, my appetizer was forgotten, and my friend's appetizer was served with her entree. The entire point of an appetizer is to enjoy it before your meal! The Chicken Picatta was bland a dry, the bread basket, which also arrived WITH the meal contained soggy bread, which I can only assume was zapped in a microwave. Honestly, everything was awful from start to finish. The worst part was that this was a celebratory dinner. The check was the only thing that arrived to the table hurriedly, and I was blown away by the total! My missing appetizer was not taken off the check, which I realized only after I dropped my card. $200.00 for two people, a crappy meal, awful service and bad drinks. The most beautiful ambience in the world couldn't save this place, in my opinion. I honestly don't know how they stay open. One thing I do know is that they will never get my hard earned money again. read more

Worst dining out experience ever. Reservation for 9 for NY's eve. Granted, it was cold out but there was NO heat in the room. Baseboards were ice cold. Asked that they turn up heat and they finally brought us a space heater. Totally understaffed for NYE with one bartender for the entire place. The owners obviously had their family there-about 25- and they catered to them all evening. Entree prices ridiculous for what you got-in my case a measly bolognese for $35. Terrible service because poor waiter was overwhelmed. Caesar salad was right out of a bag-and many pieces brown. Also arrived WAY late, like everyone's in our party. Family celebration had hats and horns-when we asked for one for our only young guest-12- request was refused. We had to go find our server in order to settle tab as he had disappeared. Had to go to bar and get a glass of wine-because of his absence, but had to wait 10 minutes because bartender was focused on making drinks for tables. The only positive thing was the singer who was excellent although the main speaker was right above our table. None of us will ever be back. read more

Everything we ordered for appetizers and dinners was very good except for the pizza. The pizza crust was soggy. My only comment is that our dinner could've been better if there were fewer mistakes with what we ordered and what was brought out to us. We were brought an appetizer that we did not order, and we had to ask about it. Two of us did not get our desserts until we asked for them. The water for the tea was warm. They were nice enough to warm my milk for the tea, but the temperature was so off that the milk curdled in my tea. The way they serve their customers seems a little confusing to both staff and customers. I only notice one waitress and a few runners. The runners seem confused as to who ordered what and if everything was delivered accurately. I think they need to refine their system. read more

Menu was quite limited, a fraction of online offerings due to Halloween. Calamari appetizer arrived with dinner and was cold. Pasta dish was adequate, vodka sauce rather bland. My sisters ordered fettuccine with cappellini pasta and did not get what ordered, but said Alfredo was ok. Bread was a peppers and olive mix and would have been tasty as a toasted brochetta, not cold. Drinks were served in plastic cups?? No refill on soda, so my neice and sister had an empty cup halfway through meal. The dessert offerings seemed good. We tried tiramasu and creme brulee. Creme brulee was not smooth, was textured and rather plain. The tiramasu was just ok, have had richer more flavorful from pastry shops. Our server was pleasant enough but only checked on us once; hence, the empty soda cups. For a 250 dollar birthday dinner for four ladies, three of whom traveled from out of state, we felt dinner quite underwhelming and experience unremarkable. We had high hopes for a memorable birthday celebration and wished we had made another choice. We will not be back. read more

Delicious food and amazing staff. The steak was tender and easy to cut. The moscato was delicious and sweet. read more

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Full restaurant reservation for Rehearsal Dinner & Welcome Party - In late August of 2024 we hosted our wedding in Ipswich / Salem. After researching, and visiting a dozen venues in the area, we landed on the Antique Table to host our rehearsal dinner (30) and welcome party (100+). - Planning / Communication - Maureen who handles all of the events is an absolute gem. We visited the restaurant twice for dinner prior to the event to try different items and talk through details with her. She was unbelievably accommodating with adds and tweaks (menu, alcohol options etc) and always available for a phone call. - Food & Drink - Rehearsal dinner food can be quite bland, but this stacks up to the North End & East Boston. We had a wide option of apps and entrees with good wine pairings. The chicken / eggplant part is phenomenal, and a great base for a long night of welcome drinks. - Location - very centralized location right in downtown Salem with plenty of nearby parking. Most of guests walked front heir hotels. - Venue - The front dinning room comfortably held our 30 person dinner with room to spare. The back patio was amazing for hosting welcome drinks as most of our guests spent their time outside. We had a buffet of apps set up in the back dinning room which was confident for those going to the bar or bathroom. We had considered live music (which they can accommodate) but found using their sound system with playlists for dinner and the welcome party was a more suitable option. - Pricing - great quality for food and venue as compared to other venues. We never felt nickled & dimed, and were there #1 priority. Overall, it was a great experience start to finish with nothing but compliments from our dinner guests. read more

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The food was amazing! The service was a little slow, but the ambiance and decor were beautiful. My server told me that it was her second evening at work, and I told her that she would do well! I enjoyed the haddock, lemon risotto - but had to take my dessert home, as I was waaaaaay too full! I will definitely go there, when I return to Salem. I did enjoy my limoncello cream cake much later that night.....wonderful dessert! read more

The chicken parmigiana was incredible. The waitress let me know the fettuccine noodles are made here and I tried them- best pasta I've had yet in life. Something I liked about this restaurant is the vibe and environment, everything was lit up and had a great feel to it. read more

Antique Table - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My wife was in tear! This is not remotely close to The Antique table in Lynn. We had special guests from out of state for a special occasion and we were under the impression that this location was an expansion. We rolled the dice and were excited to hear they expanded. The hostess told us it's the same menu with the addition of an Argentinian flare of some sort of meat varieties and an Argentinian meat platter option on the menu. We didn't go there for the meat platter but understood that it still had the authentic north end Italian flavors like the hidden gem in Lynn. Wow! The pasta dishes were so bad, our 8 year old could have done better. They claimed that the fettuccine was homemade. Market basket brand is superior. If ramen noodles made fettuccine it would be comparable. There Italian food is so bad, I'd rather eat a frozen dinner out of a can. We were so upset that we brought our guests there thinking it would be like the one in Lynn. Clearly there was some kind of deal made with the owners to use the original brand. They won't last a year. Salem pop up restaurant. Next! read more

I haven't been on Yelp in forever, but had to log in to give this place their well-earned one star. Terrible, terrible service for overpriced, mediocre food. We were there for three hours, most it taken up by waiting. It took 45 minutes for our initial drinks to arrive and even then the tonic in my G&T was flat and everyone else got a lime in their drink but me. No big deal right? Under normal circumstances, not at all, but in reality it was the first sign of how much things would deteriorate over the evening and how poorly their bar - and overall establishment - was being run. The service was disgracefully slow and the server made no effort to let us know that the bar was understaffed and that things were backed up. (I mean, seriously girl, it's OK to throw everyone else under the bus if they deserve it.) It took another hour for us to get dinner. By the time we were almost finished, we decided we needed to cancel the bottle of wine that was clearly not going to be served with dinner. Apparently there is no one in this Italian restaurant capable of opening a bottle of red wine. The best part was that the manager made our server come to us and apologize (not her fault) AND blamed his WIFE who took our reservation and said, "She's too nice; she says yes to everyone." As if he never met her and as if they don't have the right and the responsibility to cap reservations if there isn't enough staff. Hire another freaking bartender! Teach your staff how to cope when things are backed up! And most of all, pal, roll up your damn sleeves and get to work yourself when things are that bad. Deliver food, mix drinks, open a bottle of wine. (Also, you might think about adding some flavor to the food.) I will never go to this place again under the current management. read more

Significantly larger than Lynn restaurant but every bit as good if not better. We came to beat the Salem October madness and Anderson took care of us. Nice bar with high tops when you enter. Salads are large and filling. Chicken Mauricio over choice of pasta was filling and smothered with cheese. Meat ball appetizer was excellent and filling as well. Figure meal with a few glasses of wine and and appetizers will run around $110-$125 but worth it. Will definitely return after Halloween when Salem returns to norm Went last night and was disappointed. Maybe it was Cinco de Mayo and restaurant was unprepared for the crowd or maybe because staff was out but both service and food preparation disappointed us. Three and one- half stars. My house salad was drenched in dressing and my chicken valdestano was not what I remembered from last time. Both drinks and food came out sporadically and our waiter was also trying to tend bar. I hope this was a off evening but it did disappoint. read more

Antique Table - Chicken Mauricio with extra cheese - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Consistently amazing food & service! Atmosphere is excellent, whether you sit indoors or outdoors. Generous pours on drinks, as well as huge portions. I've never had a bad meal here. There are so many places to dine at in Salem, and we come here for dinner every single time. High points: red sauce, carbonara, meatballs, eggplant rollatini, and the martinis. Can't wait to come back! read more

We had such a fun time at Antique Table. The owner is lovely and ensures that you have a wonderful time. Our server was extremely helpful and sweet. The specialty cocktails are amazing! You must try the Chicken Valdostano! read more

Great place! Amazing food and very kind staff. Would highly recommend. Very nicely decorated inside as well. Will be returning :) read more

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So many things have been challenging this year that, when something (anything?) goes seamlessly it kind of feels miraculous. That was our experience with Antique Table. Picture this: two days before a wedding, the venue for the rehearsal dinner (carefully planned out because of covid) cancelled on us (because of covid ...). Understandable and better safe than sorry and all that - but where are we going to take everyone on a Friday night in Salem for a nice dinner? Antique Table. Our waitstaff was amazing - Maureen was the clear favorite - and helped with everything from decorating to drink choices. The food could not have been better and the timing was excellent. Eggplant Parmesan appetizer was life changing, and my linguine with Bolognese was exactly perfect. I imagine we tried everything on the menu, actually, and everyone was happy and had a lovely time. All in all, a perfect night. And in times of pandemic, that's pretty special. Thanks to Maureen and the staff - we will be back to reminisce and to eat more eggplant! read more

Antique Table - Ambience .... - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Family party today at Antique Table and it was wonderful. The Staff could not have been more courteous and efficient. From young to old they made us all feel comfortable and were very attentive. The Manager was so helpful with menu selections and the food presentation was beautiful and appetizing. The decor is old world charm and caught your imagination. If your planning a trip to Salem and want food and drinks to remember you can't go wrong with the Antique Table read more

We had a fabulous dinner! The food was delcious-appetizers, main course and desserts. Drinks were also great. We all had something different but enjoyed every bite.The staff was welcoming, attentive and made us feel like family. The decor is also very fun as we reminisced with friends about the different paintings and where we had seen them. The setting was perfect for a dinner with friends. read more

Delicious and fun. Great atmosphere Food was excellent. Service was good despite being extremely busy. I'd definitely go again read more

If your visiting Salem and looking for quality Italian food, steak or seafood this should be your go to spot! The chicken parm was outstanding & sauce was simply delicious! Atmosphere was elegant but laid back & service was superb! I will definitely be back. read more

Be very careful. They charge significantly more on the bill than they advertise on the menu. They are difficult when the overcharges are presented to them. We felt they were very dishonest. read more

Forget the food the people that work here are miserable, I went to go pick up an order and waited for 25 minutes after being told it would only be five minutes, which I heard a waitress start complaining and yelling about her work, complaining yelling and acting like a little girl in front of a restaurant is very embarrassing, and I would hate to have that look on my restaurant. If I didn't speak up, I probably would've been there for another hour, do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else read more

We have been to this location 5 or 6 times and we usually leave quite happy, but this last time there was a noticeable lack in quality. The focaccia that start you with is barely cooked and tastes like white bread. My chicken, broccoli, and ziti with tomato in a garlic/white wine sauce was bland with very little chicken. It tasted nothing like garlic and the sauce was basically watered down tomato soup. I have had this dish before and it was delicious, so something is off now. ​My partner ​ad the veal with risotto, and the veal had no breading left and the risotto had no flavor at all. Our drinks were decent and the meatballs and starter salads were good, but that was it. And I hate to bring it up because we are both so patient, but the service was not great. They were very friendly but it took ages for them to take our order after we had empty appetizer plates for about 15 minutes. It was very slow service, and it was not busy - we could see staff waiting around. Overall, it was about as good as Olive Garden, which is a shame. The Lynn location was much better last time we went. read more

Mediocre food at best. Terrible service. Up charged wine $9 per glass on bill and didn't say anything until we brought it to their attention. No manager was on site and we were told that the menus were not up to date. I'm fairly sure that false advertising is still illegal but being as progressive as Salem has become, I could be mistaken. Do yourself a solid and stay far away from this place. read more

The staff at the Table were very attentive and friendly. The food and portions were very good and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, and I will return. read more

I will be calling the attorney general's office regarding the Salem location. I had a gift card and they would not honor it. The Manager said the gift card could only be used at the Lynn location since that is where the card was from. The receipt for the gift card stated it was purchased in Salem. Horrible business! Food wasn't that good either. Friday night and hardly anyone was in the restaurant, what does that say about it. One star but it should be zero! read more

Now that is a steak!!!! I usually come for the great Italian food but heard the new steak items on menu were worth the trip. I had the ribeye and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The hostess, I think her name was Selva, was so nice and accommodating. We also had eggplant rolitini and calamari for appetizers that were excellent too. Highly recommend!!!!!!! read more

We made an early reservation at 5pm weeks in advance by phone. They didn't have it, wouldn't honor it, and were incredibly rude and nasty about it. Never again! read more

I reluctantly leave bad reviews but this place really deserves a kick in the rear so they realize how badly they need to improve. Summary: You're better off going home and warming up a TV dinner, which will taste infinitely better than the food here. If you're on the "John" and have the time, read below: Came around 7:30pm on a Saturday in a party of 4. The evening started with a 20-minute wait in the hallway by the restrooms with a peekaboo view of the kitchen. The latter, to be honest, didn't serve any food during our wait nor were any tasty aromas emanating from there, which should have been a good indication of things to come. We were sat at a table which was completely devoid of typical Italian welcome fare like bread, olive oil or balsamic vinegar. Apparently they ran out of bread that night. (At 7:50, really???) Curiously, no salt or pepper were on the table either. Nevertheless, we pursued to order within the next 5 minutes: filet mignon with lobster and crab sauce, chicken Marsala, and 2 other dishes. We waited for 45 minutes without a check up on us by any of the staff. All around us, people were either upset or leaving due to the wait times. Just as we were contemplating alternatives, the food arrived. The filet was way overcooked (asked for medium, got twice-well-done), the lobster/crab sauce was a dried clump plopped on top of the beef, with no humidity whatsoever; everything looked like it was warmed up in a microwave. The chicken Marsala was completely tasteless, and the sauce, watery. The other 2 dishes were also subpar but I'll spare you the details before I run out of space. Tried to fix the chicken by asking for other sauces and waited 15 minutes for them to bring an overly sweetened white cream they called Alfredo. Also asked for the steak to be fixed; they ended up stealing one from another customer's order and brought a "rare" piece which turned everyone off at the table. The waiter took our complaints about the kitchen's output too personally and got visibly angry at us for no reason... oh and he didn't even refill our waters at any point in time. Looking back, I regret even tipping him that much at this point. All in all, this place doesn't deserve to have any connection with Italian food. It's a real Kitchen Nightmare and Ramsay would have been furious... For the brave who read through all this: please go and enjoy some "Lean Cuisine". read more

Antique Table - Filet mignon. Asked for medium, got twice well done. Crab/lobster "sauce" is that dry clump on top. Waste of $30. - Italian Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

So good, such great food and family that owns it is wonderful. Will go back soon, we order all the time.